Amburiq Mosque

Amburiq Mosque
مسجد امبوڑک‬
View of Amburiq Mosque’s rear façade
Basic information
Location Shigar, Pakistan
Affiliation Shia Islam
Region Gilgit-Baltistan
Architectural description
Architectural type Mosque
Architectural style Tibetan, Persian & Mughal
Date established 14th century
Capacity 63m2

The Amburiq Masjid (Urdu: مسجد امبوڑک‎) is a mosque located in Shigar, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan.[1]It is one of the oldest mosques in Baltistan, and in indo-pak subcontinent. The mosque was built by Sayed Ali Hamdani.[2] It is one of the most famous landmark and a major tourist attraction in Baltistan.

Mosque Musem

Main entrance of the mosque

A small museum has been established inside the mosque, that has been helping to create awareness in the society, and to instill a conservational approach among local community towards socially significant structures.[2]

Renovation and support

The cost of the mosque renovation was provided by Norwegian Embassy Islamabad, and local community where the AKCSP provided technical assistance and supervised the project.[2]

Awards of Merit

  • In 2005, UNESCO awarded Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards to the mosque.[2]
Window of the mosque
A view from rear side of the mosque
The main prayerhall
The mosque’s interior

References

  1. ↑ Shahzad Bashir. Messianic Hopes and Mystical Visions: The Nåurbakhshåiya Between Medieval.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Amburq Mosque

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